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Q. Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is added to petrol to

  • (A) increase boiling point
  • (B) increase flash point
  • (C) prevent freezing
  • (D) increase anti-knocking rating
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin
Tetraethyllead (TEL), tetramethyllead (TML), and, sometimes mixtures of methylated and ethylated organolead species, are added to gasoline to prevent the premature and spontaneous explosion of the air/gasoline mixture in the engine.

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